

"Hurra! Ich lebe!" is one of those German silent films from the tail end of the era that feels like it’s trying to catch its breath before the talkies arrived. If you’re a silent film enthusiast, particularly one interested in the social dramas of the Weimar Republic, then yes, this is absolutely worth checking out. Yo...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Wilhelm Thiele

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""Hurra! Ich lebe!" is one of those German silent films from the tail end of the era that feels like it’s trying to catch its breath before the talkies arrived. If you’re a silent film enthusiast, particularly one interested in the social dramas of the Weimar Republic, then yes, this is absolutely worth checking out. You'll find some genuinely interesting character work here, even if it feels a little uneven. If you're someone who struggles with silent cinema's conventions or expects a brisk, mod..."
Julius Urgiss, Georg Kaiser, Friedrich Raff
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